CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL DU SPORT MILITAIRE INVITATION FILE September 18 th 25 th, 2017, Klaipėda, Lithuania CISM Friendship through Sport
Lithuanian Delegation to CISM Šilo str.5a, Vilnius LT-10322 Lithuania Telephone: +370 5 2103528 Fax:+370 5 2103528 Email: nerijus.sulcys@mil.lt Date: 2017-04-24 To: See Distribution List Subject: (CISM) I have the honour to invite a Mission representing the Armed Forces of Your country at the (CISM) in Klaipėda during the period of September 18 th 25 th, 2017. FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT Sincerely, Valentinas MIZGAITIS Lieutenant Colonel Chief of the Lithuanian Delegation to the CISM ENCLOSED: - Distribution List - General Program - General Information - Annex 1 - Preliminary Agreement - Annex 2a - Final Entry - Annex 2b - Final Entry - Composition of Mission - Annex 2c Commitment by the Chief of Mission
1. DISTRIBUTION LIST: CISM governing bodies President of CISM Official CISM Representative The concerned Continental Vice-President CISM Secretary General The concerned Chief(s) of Liaison Office(s) President and Members of CISM Sport Committee Also: Representatives of the CISM Partners and Sponsors United World Wrestling (UWW) To the Chiefs of Delegations of: (Note: List in English alphabetical order.) 01 Afghanistan 35 D.P.R. Korea 69 Kyrgyzstan 103 Qatar, State 02 South Africa 36 Ivory Coast, R. 70 Kuwait, State 104 Central African R. 03 Albania, R. 37 Croatia, R. 71 Lesotho 105 Dominican R. 04 Algeria, R.P.D. 38 Denmark, Kingdom 72 Latvia 106 Czech R. 05 Germany, F.R. 39 Djibouti, R. 73 Lebanon, R. 107 Romania 06 Angola, R. 40 Egypt, Arabic R. 74 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 108 Russia, F. 07 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom 41 United Arab Emirates 75 Lithuania, R. 109 Rwanda, R. 08 Argentina, R. 42 Ecuador 76 Luxembourg, G.D. 110 Senegal, R. 77 Former Yugoslav Republic 09 Armenia 43 Eritrea 111 Serbia of Macedonia 10 Austria, R. 44 Spain, Kingdom 78 Madagascar, R. 112 Sierra Leone, R. 11 Azerbaijan 45 Estonia, R. 79 Malawi 113 Slovakia, R. 12 Bahrain, Kingdom 46 USA 80 Mali, R. 114 Slovenia, R. 13 Bangladesh 47 Finland, R. 81 Malta 115 Sudan, R. 14 Barbados 48 France, R. 82 Morocco, Kingdom 116 Sri Lanka, R. 15 Belarus 49 Gabon, R. 83 Mauritania, Islamic R. 117 Sweden, Kingdom 16 Belgium, Kingdom 50 Gambia, R. 84 Monaco, Principality 118 Switzerland, C. 17 Benin, R. 51 Georgia, R. 85 Mongolia, State 119 Suriname, R. 18 Bolivia, R. 52 Ghana, R. 86 Montenegro 120 Swaziland, Kingdom 19 Bosnia Herzegovina 53 Greece, R. 87 Myanmar 121 Syrian Arab R. 20 Botswana, R. 54 Guatemala, R. 88 Namibia 122 Tanzania, United R. 21 Brazil, F.R. 55 Guinea, R. 89 Niger, R. 123 Chad, R. 22 Bulgaria, R. 56 Guinea-Bissau, R. 90 Nigeria, F.R. 124 Thailand, Kingdom 23 Burkina Faso 57 Equatorial Guinea, R. 91 Norway, Kingdom 125 Togo, R. 24 Burundi, R. 58 Hungary, R. 92 Oman, Sultanate 126 Trinidad & Tobago 25 Cameroon, R. 59 India, R. 93 Uganda, R. 127 Tunisia, R. 26 Canada 60 Indonesia 94 Uzbekistan 128 Turkey, R. 27 Cape Verde, R. 61 Iran, Islamic R. 95 Palestine 129 Ukraine 28 Chile, R. 62 Iraq 96 Pakistan, Islamic R. 130 Uruguay, Eastern R. 29 China, P.R. 63 Ireland, R. 97 Paraguay, R. 131 Venezuela, B.R. 30 Cyprus, R. 64 Italy, R. 98 Netherlands, Kingdom 132 Vietnam, R. 31 Colombia, R. 65 Jamaica 99 Peru, R. 133 Yemen, R. 32 Congo, R. 66 Jordan, H. Kingdom 100 Philippines 134 Zambia, R. 33 Korea, R. 67 Kazakhstan, R. 101 Poland, R. 135 Zimbabwe, R. 34 D.R. of Congo 68 Kenya 102 Portugal, R.
2. GENERAL PROGRAM OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP DATE Monday, 18 Sep. 2017 Tuesday, 19 Sep. 2017 Wednesday, 20 Sep. 2017 Thursday, 21 Sep. 2017 Friday, 22 Sep. 2017 Saturday, 23 Sep. 2017 Sunday, 24 Sep. 2017 Monday, 25 Sep. 2017 ACTIVITY - Arrival/Welcome of the Missions - Credentials Check - Training - Permanent Technical Committee Meeting - Training - Preliminary Meeting and CISM Press Conference - At Large Technical and Referees Meeting - Medical Control and Weigh-ins for FS (57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 70kg) and FW (48kg, 53kg, 55kg, 58kg) - Training - Welcoming Reception - Preliminary Bouts for FS 57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 70kg and FW (48kg, 53kg, 55kg, 58kg) - Medical Control and Weigh-ins for FS (74kg, 86kg, 97kg, 125kg) and FW(60kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg) - Repechage Bouts for FS 57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 70kg and FW (48kg, 53kg, 55kg, 58kg) Bronze Victory Ceremony - Opening ceremony before finals - Repechage Bouts for FS 57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 70kg and FW(60kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg)for gold and silver medals - Gold Medal Bouts with Victory Ceremony - Preliminary Bouts for FS (74kg, 86kg, 97kg, 125kg) and FW(60kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg) - Medical control and weigh-ins for GR (59 kg, 66kg, 71kg, 75kg) - Repechage Bouts for FS (74kg, 86kg, 97kg, 125kg) and FW(60kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg) - Bronze and Gold Medal Bouts with Victory Ceremony - Preliminary Bouts for GR (59 kg, 66kg, 71kg, 75kg) - Medical control and weigh-ins for GR (80kg, 85kg, 98kg, 130kg) - Repechage Bouts for GR (59 kg, 66kg, 71kg, 75kg) - Bronze and Gold Medal Bouts with Victory Ceremony - Preliminary Bouts for GR (80kg, 85kg, 98kg, 130kg) - Repechage Bouts for GR (80kg, 85kg, 98kg, 130kg) - Bronze and Gold Medal Bouts with Victory Ceremony - Closing Ceremony - Cultural Day - Departure of Missions - Departure of Missions
3. COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION. a. The composition of the mission shall be based on the number of participating wrestlers per the following chart: Number of Wrestlers 1 3 4 9 10-24 Chief of Mission 1 1 1 Team Captain - - 1 Coaches 1 2 3 Referees - 1 1-3 Ad Libitum 1 1 1 Medical Doctor 1 1 1 Total 5 7 10 15 18 34 No additional member(s) may be included in the mission without prior approval of the Organizers. CISM Wrestling Sports Committee members are authorized to participate and will not count against their nation s composition of the mission. 4. ACCESS TO THE LOCATION OF THE COMPETITION. a. The competition will take place in Klaipėda, Lithuania, which is 30 minutes away from the Palanga International Airport and 2,5 hours drive away from Kaunas International Airport. b. The cost of travel to and from the host country will be the responsibility of the participating missions. c. Teams shall arrive at the Palanga or Kaunas International Airports and Klaipėda railway station. Delegations will be welcomed at the Palanga or Kaunas International Airports and Klaipėda railway station by the host site coordinators and be transported to the site of the competition and accommodations. 5. CONDITIONS OF STAY. a. Board and lodging will be provided for all participants, as well as transport for all CISM related events. b. Participants will be required to pay extra expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, additional food and beverages. c. Nations arriving before 18th September 2017 and departing after 25th September 2017 will be responsible for all expenses incurred during the period outside the official competition dates. d. CISM officials such as the Official CISM Representative (OCR), Wrestling Sports Committee and other authorized representatives are authorized to arrive on 18th September 2017. e. In accordance with the Statues and traditions of CISM, any political or and religious action during the competition, in particular the dissemination of propaganda documents, pictures,
clothing, brochures, reviews etc, is strictly forbidden. Any contravention will result in immediate exclusion and deportation of such nation. f. Additional persons will not be accepted without official written permission of the Organizers. g. Medical support for the duration of the event will be provided by the host, which will cover costs for basic emergency treatment only. In case of additional treatment, hospitalization and routine medical care, participating nations will be responsible for the payment thereof. 6. REGULATIONS. a. Rules. The CISM Wrestling Regulations, edition 1 December 2014, in conjunction with the UWW Rules, the CISM Regulations edition 15 November 2011, as well as local rules as discussed in the Preliminary Meeting will apply throughout. b. Eligibility. All athletes must be military personnel on full active duty in the Armed Forces of their respective nations (art. 7.21 of the CISM Regulations). Participation of inactive member nations is not authorized (art.7.24 of the CISM Regulations). All of the participants are asked to present the following documents upon registration: Personal identification card. Passport 7. CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT. a. Weight Categories shall comply with the adopted UWW International Wrestling Rules and competition format effective March 2016. Weight categories are: 1) Men s Freestyle (all weights in kilograms): 57, 61, 65, 70, 74, 86, 97, 125 2) Greco-Roman: 59, 66, 71, 75, 80, 85, 98, 130 3) Women s Freestyle: 48, 53, 55, 58, 60, 63, 69, 75 b. Teams. Each country is represented either by three teams (Greco-Roman (GR); Freestyle (FS); Women s Freestyle (FW) at full strength or by one or several individuals. There will be a maximum entry of one athlete per weight category. The names of each of the competitors are confirmed during the preliminary meeting. c. Overall Team Placing. 1) Team placing will be according to the UWW International Wrestling Rules (article 34-35). 2) There will be competitions to determine a champion team for each wrestling discipline (GR, FS, FW) as well as, an overall team championship which will be determined by adding all of the team points earned in all three styles contested*. *Team points earned from the Women s Freestyle (FW) competition will be counted towards the overall team championship only if a minimum of 50% of the delegations present, entered a women s team into the competition.
8. ANTI-DOPING. Anti-Doping tests will be conducted in accordance with the CISM Regulations Chapter IX, CISM Anti-Doping Rules, the concerned CISM Sports Regulations, the concerned International Federation Rules, and all WADA rules, mainly the World Anti-Doping Code, and the International Standard for Testing. The number and type of tests, as well the athletes to be tested shall be determined by the CISM Anti-Doping Commission. These procedures will follow the concerned CISM Test Distribution Plain (TDP). In case an athlete has a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), the Chief of Delegation should send this TUE to the CISM GS until 30 days before the Opening Ceremony. This TUE will be submitted to the TUE Commission to analysis and further approval. 9. UNIFORM. Service Uniforms are mandatory for opening and closing ceremonies. 10. CUSTOMS AND VISA PROCEDURES. It is highly recommended that each participating nation contacts the embassy of Lithuanian Republic in their respective country for specific information regarding to entry procedures and VISA information into the Lithuania. Failure to do so may cause refused entry into the Lithuania Republic. 11. WEATHER. The anticipated weather for September at Klaipėda is mild and comfortable with low possibility of rain. Highest daily temperature 25º C Normal daily temperature 15º C Lowest daily temperature 10º C 12. CURRENCY. The local currency is the Euro.
13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND INFORMATION. a. Chiefs of Missions are kindly requested to bring along the following items: 1. One CD with National anthem. 2. One national flag (1.5m x 2.5m). 3. For the creation ID teams kindly request to send athletes pictures by email to Lithuanian delegation to CISM not late than 18th August 2017 (sportas@mil.lt). Pictures size 500 Kb. b. Any special dietary needs should be conveyed in advance in order to ensure that it is catered for. c. Water bottles are not necessary as the water from taps is safe for consumption. 14. DEADLINES FOR AGREEMENTS. Please note and comply with the following deadlines: a. Preliminary agreement of participation. Annex 1 to be submitted before 30th June 2017. b. Final agreement of participation. Annex 2a-c to be submitted not later than 18th August 2017. Late submissions may result in denied participation. c. Any nation withdrawing from participation after submitting Annex B and fails to notify the Organizing Committee accordingly will be held responsible for all related costs incurred by the Organizers. 15. CORRESPONDENCE. All official correspondence and mail concerning the competition should be sent to: Lithuanian Delegation to CISM Tel. +370 5 2103528 Fax. +370 5 2103528 Šilo str.5a, LT-10322 VILNIUS email: nerijus.sulcys@mil.lt copy to: sportas@mil.lt
ANNEX 1 To be returned by: 30 June 2017 PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT To: Lithuanian Delegation to CISM e-mail: nerijus.sulcys@mil.lt Šilo str.5a, Vilnius LT-10322 Lithuania Telephone: +370 5 2103528 Fax:+370 5 2103528 Copy to: sportas@mil.lt Copy to: CISM Secretary General Rue Jacques Jordaens 26 B-1000 Brussels BELGIUM NATION: TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Officials Athletes CSC members Referees Total Men Women Total MEANS OF TRANSPORT: DATE: SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION RANK/NAME: Your Contact Rank/Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ANNEX 2a To be returned by: 18 August 2017 FINAL ENTRY To: Lithuanian Delegation to CISM e-mail: nerijus.sulcys@mil.lt Šilo str.5a, Vilnius LT-10322 Lithuania Telephone: +370 5 2103528 Fax:+370 5 2103528 Copy to: sportas@mil.lt NATION : Copy to: CISM Secretary General Rue Jacques Jordaens 26 B-1000 Brussels BELGIUM PLACE DATE FLIGHT Nr TRAIN Nr BUS Nr TIME ARRIVAL DEPARTURE MEANS OF TRANSPORT: DATE: SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION RANK/NAME: Your Contact Rank/Name Phone Fax E-Mail
FINAL ENTRY - COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION To be returned by: 18 August 2017 ANNEX 2b To: Lithuanian Delegation to CISM e-mail: nerijus.sulcys@mil.lt Šilo str.5a, Vilnius LT-10322 Lithuania Telephone: +370 5 2103528 Fax:+370 5 2103528 Copy to: sportas@mil.lt Copy to: CISM Secretary General Rue Jacques Jordaens 26 B-1000 Brussels BELGIUM NATION : # Function Rank Name and Surname Class 1. Chief of Mission 2. Team Captain 3. Medical / Doctor 4. Ad Libitum 5. Referee * 6. Referee * 7. Referee * Level/Cat. Level/Cat. Level/Cat. 8. Coach 9. Coach 10. Coach 11. CSC Member 12. 59 kg 13. 66 kg 14. 71 kg 15. Athletes 75 kg Greco-Roman 16. (Men) 80 kg 17. 85 kg 18. 98 kg 19. 130 kg
To be returned by: 18 August 2017 ANNEX 2b NATION : # Function Rank Name and Surname Class 20. 57 kg 21. 61 kg 22. 65 kg 23. Athletes-Freestyle 70 kg 24. (Men) 74 kg 25. 86 kg 26. 97 kg 27. 125 kg 28. 48 kg 29. 53 kg 30. 55 kg 31. Athletes-Freestyle 58 kg 32. (Women) 60 kg 33. 63 kg 34. 69 kg 35. 75 kg * Indicate referee category (IS, I, II, III) In strict compliance with applicable CISM Regulations Chapter VII, Art. 7.22, I, the undersigned Chief of Delegation, hereby officially confirm that all athletes representing my nation in the CISM event are on active duty in my nation s Armed Forces. I understand that sanctions may be imposed against my nation, my mission, my team, individual athletes, or myself for violation of this provision (CISM Regulations Chapter I, Art. 1.12). DATE: SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF DELEGATION RANK/NAME:
ANNEX 2c FINAL ENTRY - COMMITMENT BY THE CHIEF OF MISSION NATION : The undersigned, Chief of Mission declare that he has read the CISM Regulations and moreover understood the following prescriptions: Article 7.21. PARTICIPATION - MILITARY STATUS A. Only military personnel on active duty in Armed Forces may take part in competitions organized by CISM. B. No one may be recalled to active duty in the Armed Forces for the purpose of participating in a CISM competition. In the case of an intermittent military service, the athletes regularly recalled may not take part in CISM competitions, under any circumstances, if more than 18 months have elapsed between this recall and the end of their last call to arms. C. Exceptions to the above may be authorized by the General Assembly, upon recommendation of the Board of Directors. D. All military participants in a CISM event shall be in possession of proper documentation which signifies active military service of the member nation he represents. The documentation can be: 1. A valid military identity card for those athletes who are authorized to present their military identity cards abroad, 2. A form of verification (in English and/or French) of military status accompanied by a passport. E. By signing the final entry, the Chief of Delegation confirms the military status of the participating athletes. If there are last minute changes in the participation of the athletes, the verification file may be signed by the Chief of Mission, but shall be confirmed by the Chief of Delegation by official letter. F. If one of these documents is not available, participation is refused. Article 7.30. CHIEF OF MISSION A. Chief of Mission 1. Chiefs of Mission shall be familiar with CISM regulations. 2. Missions must not only participate or be present at sports events, they are also required to participate in information conferences on CISM, study days, commemorative and cultural events and ceremonies organized by the host nation.
B. Conduct of a mission 1. The Chief of Mission is responsible for the behavior of his team in sports and general discipline. He shall ensure that members of his mission respect the rules and directives prescribed by CISM and organizers of the championship. The respect of schedules is particularly important as they form the basis for the effective conduct of competitions and ceremonies. Instances of indiscipline or poor sportsmanship will be handled by Championship officials and may result in the disqualification of individual athletes or teams. 2. The Chief of Mission shall also enforce the rules concerning behavior and dress during the ceremonies. He plays an important role in promoting the CISM spirit among his mission, a spirit represented by friendly attitude towards other missions, courtesy towards organizers and fair-play in competition. The mission, who does not wear military uniforms during the opening ceremony of a Championship, will not be authorised to take part in the Championship. The Official CISM Representative will communicate this decision. Article 8.6. ABSENCE OF A MISSION WITHOUT NOTIFICATION If a mission which submits a preliminary agreement and/or final entry is absent without notifying the host nation in time, a sanction will be imposed (Regulations Art. 1.12). Article 8.17. RULES OF STAY A. General 1. The Chiefs of Mission are responsible for the discipline of their mission. The missions fall under the jurisdiction of the organizing nation. During events, all athletes present on the playing fields are equal before the jury, the referees and to themselves. No one may use his rank to impose his views on sports matters. 2. Civilian members of the missions shall conform to the discipline accepted by all other participants. B. Military uniforms 1. Unless otherwise approved by the Official CISM Representative, all participants shall wear military uniform during official ceremonies such as the opening and closing ceremonies and medalawarding ceremonies. Individuals without proper uniform will not be allowed to participate in the championship. 2. The presentation of medals takes place, in principle, during the closing ceremony. The presentation of medals may be done in sports uniform, if for organizational reasons it is not possible to wear military uniforms. This is the case e.g. when the presentation immediately follows a championship sports event. Sports uniforms shall respect the corresponding national criteria (training suit, sports shoes, etc.) Displaying the national flag on the podium by the recipient (athlete or team) at a medal awarding ceremony is forbidden. Individuals failing to respect these prescriptions shall not receive their medal(s) during the official ceremonies. C. Forbidden actions 1. In conformity with the statutes and traditions of CISM, any political or religious propaganda during a CISM event, in particular the dissemination of documents, pictures, brochures, reviews, etc. is strictly forbidden.
2. Any contravention shall result in the exclusion of the mission from further competition and may result in additional sanctions (Regulations Art. 1.12). Article 8.19. ACCOMODATIONS E. All missions, including those of the host nation, shall be accommodated under the same conditions. If the conditions are in accordance with the CISM norms and standards, the missions are expected to accept the accommodation provided by the organizing nation. Any mission that does not accept the accommodations provided by the organizing nation and judged as adequate by the Official CISM Representative will not be allowed to participate in the championship. DATE: SIGNATURE OF CHIEF OF MISSION RANK/NAME: